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Can watching a movie in a dark room negatively affect your eyes?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

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No: Watching movies might affect your mind, but it won't hurt your eyes.

Answered 12/26/2014

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A member asked:

Can watching a movie in a dark room negatively affect your eyes?

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Last night when watching a movie my eye lid swelled up and idk why. Theres a red dot on it ..I still have it today, what do i do?? :( doesnt itch